Mother's Journey with Conjoined Twins Ends in Miracle
Liliya Miroshnik shares her emotional story of giving birth to craniopagus twins and the miraculous 24-hour separation surgery that changed their lives forever.
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Lisa Riley Opens Up About IVF and Childlessness
Emmerdale star Lisa Riley shares her emotional journey with IVF and coming to terms with not having children, revealing she prioritised her career and found peace with her family unit.
Coroner Warns on Doulas After Baby's Death
A coroner's report into the death of 15-day-old Matilda Pomfret-Thomas warns that unregulated doulas can interfere with midwifery care during home births, highlighting systemic safety concerns.
Coroner Issues Doulas Warning After Baby's Death
A coroner has issued a stark warning about doulas impeding midwives' work after a baby girl died from brain damage following a home birth in Hampshire.
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Mother Denied Pain Relief in National Maternity Probe
Kelly Redhead shares her traumatic birth story after daughter Harper lived just minutes, urging women to participate in the national maternity investigation.
Voice Notes: A Lifeline for Busy Parents in Friendship
In the chaotic world of new parenthood, voice notes offer a vital connection, replacing phone calls with intimate, manageable audio messages that capture life's raw moments.
Global shortage of one million midwives threatens maternal health
A critical global deficit of nearly one million midwives is driving up intervention rates and poor care, risking millions of lives. Urgent investment is needed to strengthen health systems.
Report: UK postnatal care underfunded and understaffed
A damning report reveals UK postnatal care is failing women due to severe underfunding and staff shortages. New mothers face a 'postcode lottery' of support. Urgent government action is needed.
Gaza Child Mortality Crisis Deepens Amidst Winter
A devastating report reveals over 100 child deaths in Gaza since October's ceasefire, with eight succumbing to hypothermia this winter. Maternal and newborn care has collapsed.
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Scientists Dismiss Trump's Paracetamol-Autism Warning
A landmark scientific review finds no link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism. Experts reassure millions it remains the safe, first-choice treatment for pain and fever.
Maternal deaths rise 20% despite government pledge
Shocking data reveals a 20% increase in UK maternal mortality since 2009, with stark inequalities persisting. Experts call it an 'absolute tragedy'. Read the full report.
Gaza war causes 41% fall in births, says report
New reports detail a catastrophic collapse in maternal healthcare in Gaza, with a 41% fall in births and thousands of maternal deaths, alleging deliberate reproductive violence.
The pocket inequality between baby and mother's clothes
A mother's laundry day discovery about pocket disparity sparks a wider discussion on the history and politics of women's clothing design. Read her take on maternity wear and functionality.
Newborn jaundice treated at home in Scotland
A new Hospital at Home service in Glasgow uses a light-therapy sleeping bag to treat neonatal jaundice, helping families avoid disruptive hospital readmissions. Discover how this innovation supports new parents.
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Debate erupts over baby name rights for pregnant mothers
A woman planning for a baby argues mothers deserve a bigger say in naming due to pregnancy's physical toll. The debate on parental naming rights unfolds online. Read the full story.
Human Eggs Rejuvenated in Major IVF Breakthrough
Scientists have successfully rejuvenated human eggs, a discovery that could dramatically improve IVF success rates for older women. Read about this revolutionary fertility advance.
Maternal Deaths Up 20%, UK Misses Safety Target
Official data reveals a 20% rise in UK maternal deaths, with stark inequalities persisting. The government has failed its 2025 target. Read the full analysis.
Maternal deaths up 20%, 2025 target missed
New data reveals a 20% rise in UK maternal deaths, with stark inequalities persisting. The government has failed to meet its 2025 target. Read the full report and expert analysis.
Maternity trauma: 90% felt ignored by NHS staff
Exclusive Sky News investigation reveals hundreds of traumatic UK birth stories. 90% felt ignored, with long-term mental trauma and staff misconduct reported. Read the shocking findings.
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Inside the Free Birth Society: A Guardian Investigation
Dive into episode two of a major Guardian investigation into the Free Birth Society movement. Who are its founders, and what are their credentials? Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Ickle Bubba and Maxi-Cosi launch new travel system bundles
Popular baby brands Ickle Bubba and Maxi-Cosi have partnered on new travel system bundles featuring the CabrioFix i-Size car seat. The range is part of a winter sale, offering savings for UK parents.
Free Birth Society: A Near-Fatal Birth Experience
Nicole Garrison says she almost died following the Free Birth Society's anti-medical advice. Listen to the first episode of The Guardian's year-long investigation.
Backlash Grows Against Free Birth Society in Episode Six
A backlash against the Free Birth Society intensifies as Emilee and Yolande respond. This is episode six of a year-long Guardian investigation. Support independent journalism.
FBS Ideology Goes Global in Guardian Investigation
Guardian journalists trace the astonishing global spread of the FBS ideology created by Emilee and Yolande. Listen to episode five of this year-long investigation.
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The Birth Keepers: Inside the UK's Doula Empire
An investigation into the unregulated world of UK doulas, known as 'The Birth Keepers', and their growing influence on maternity care. Discover the promises, risks, and the women at the centre of this movement.
Urgent Search for New Mum Missing from London Hospital
Police urgently seek a vulnerable woman in her 20s who left a Romford hospital after giving birth. Her baby is safe. Call 101 with info ref CAD3892/30Dec.
Why your period is heavier and more painful in January
Experts reveal why your menstrual cycle may be heavier and more painful in January, linking it to festive alcohol, rich foods, and less exercise. Learn how to ease symptoms.
Free Birth Society Podcasts Linked to Pregnancy Tragedy
An investigation by Guardian journalists reveals how a mother's engagement with the Free Birth Society community in 2018 led to devastating consequences. Listen to the full story.
The Incontinence Treatment Women Aren't Told About
A personal story reveals a quick, minimally invasive fix for stress urinary incontinence that transformed one woman's life. Why is this knowledge not reaching the millions of UK women who suffer in silence?
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The Birth Keepers: Doulas and the UK Maternal Care Crisis
Explore the rising doula movement in the UK as it confronts systemic gaps in maternity care. Meet the women offering emotional and physical support where the NHS falls short.
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